Nasal Fracture Flashcards
1
Q
What can cause a nasal fracture?
A
Trauma
2
Q
What are the features of a nasal fracture?
A
Deformity
Swelling
Bruising
3
Q
How are nasal fractured managed?
A
Undisplaced - heal without intervention
Displaced - refer
4
Q
Do suspected nasal fractures need to be X-rayed?
A
No
5
Q
What advice is given to patients with a nasal fracture?
A
May be swollen and blocked for a few weeks
